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DRAMA . 1933 . 1h 1m . 4.7/10

The Silk Express_

As the demand for raw silk goes sky high, crooked businessman Wallace Myton corners the market with plans to drive up the price. Determined to fulfill his contracts, manufacturer Donald Kilgore imports $3 million worth of silk to Seattle and accompanies it by special train to New York. But when his secretary is found murdered, Kilgore soon discovers Myton has planted three killers on board with orders to stop the express and its passengers dead in their tracks.

Starring Neil Hamilton, Sheila Terry, Arthur Byron
4.7/10
Rating
1h 1m
Runtime
1933
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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As the demand for raw silk goes sky high, crooked businessman Wallace Myton corners the market with plans to drive up the price. Determined to fulfill his contracts, manufacturer Donald Kilgore imports $3 million worth of silk to Seattle and accompanies it by special train to New York. But when his secretary is found murdered, Kilgore soon discovers Myton has planted three killers on board with orders to stop the express and its passengers dead in their tracks.

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Cast
Neil Hamilton stars as Donald Kilgore in The Silk Express.
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Year context
The Silk Express was released 93 years ago in 1933.
Overview
As the demand for raw silk goes sky high, crooked businessman Wallace Myton corners the market with plans to drive up the price. Determined to fulfill his co...
The Silk Express is a Drama, Mystery, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 1m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
61 min (1h 1m)
Country
Rating
4.7/10 (6 votes)

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What is The Silk Express about?
As the demand for raw silk goes sky high, crooked businessman Wallace Myton corners the market with plans to drive up the price. Determined to fulfill his contracts, manufacturer Donald Kilgore imports $3 million worth of silk to Seattle and accompanies it by special train to New York. But when his secretary is found murdered, Kilgore soon discovers Myton has planted three killers on board with orders to stop the express and its passengers dead in their tracks.
How long is The Silk Express?
The Silk Express has a runtime of 61 minutes (1h 1m).
Who stars in The Silk Express?
The cast of The Silk Express includes Neil Hamilton, Sheila Terry, Arthur Byron, Guy Kibbee, Dudley Digges.
What is the rating of The Silk Express?
The Silk Express has a rating of 4.7 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.

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Drama Mystery Thriller
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